Weight loss and self confidence

Susan's Success Story

"I met Crystal in November of 2009 when I was trying to get my weight back under control. I had gained 40 lbs over a period of 6 years during a tenuous relationship. I had limited stamina when the training process started. One of my goals was to feel strong enough to participate in a spinning class.

I worked out with Crystal 3 times per week for the 1st two months of my venture. The workouts combined with 3 healthy meals a day and snacks (with a lot of water!) proved to escalate the weight loss. It all worked and the inches and body fat decreased significantly. Remarkable within a matter of weeks my increase in stamina was measurable and off I went to spinning class. In no time I was spinning regularly in combination with the workouts with Crystal. 

I attribute my successes to Crystal partnering with me to overcome the challenges of losing a large amount of weight, safely and with an action plan to keep it off. I dropped from a size 16 to a size 10 in approximately 8 months. 

Crystal’s encouragement and support was essentially to my achievement. She taught me more than an exercise program; I was able to harness the stress in my life confidently and I learned how to push myself out of my comfort zone to maximize my workouts.

And yes, my golf game did improve with my strength training. My handicap dropped from a 24 to an 18 this season. I owe part of the golf success to the newfound mental game that is all a part of feeling, living and being healthy.

I will always be grateful for the friendship and support that Crystal showed me through this life changing experience. Essentially I learned that we are all stronger than we think!"


- Age 55